Research

Research is fundamental to the mission of UNC Charlotte. New knowledge and creative works change the world and shape the future of the University. Charlotte values research in all its forms, including scholarly inquiry, discovery, exploration, innovation, entrepreneurship, creative activities, community engagement and/or interdisciplinary endeavors.

UNC Charlotte’s research endeavors are distinct:

  • Among the 229 public doctoral-granting research universities in the United States, 124 hold the Carnegie Community Engaged University classification. Carnegie’s community engagement classification signifies that UNC Charlotte collaborates with its larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in the context of partnership and reciprocity
  • UNC Charlotte is among the 80 public universities that have earned the APLU's Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities designation recognizes that UNC Charlotte has demonstrated a meaningful, ongoing and substantial commitment to economic and community development, growth and economic opportunity

Significant research activities are focused in UNC System recognized centers and institutes. And in 2023, Charlotte launched 12 new pilot centers to foster synergistic research initiatives. In 2022, Ventureprise became the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Connaughton discusses his economic forecast

Slow economic growth expected to continue in 2017


Researcher: Perception is reality for student behavior in high school


Retirement community

CHHS researchers to study needs of Mecklenburg County seniors


UNC System

University research projects receive UNC system funding


Sealed Air partners with University on Innovation Lab and consumer research


Boosted vocabulary lessons may pave the way to literacy for students with learning disabilities


ACRP

Conference to focus on clinical research careers


College of Education

New study offers insight on public perception of counseling profession


Jessamyn Bowling

CHHS professor attends White House briefing


Scott Kissau

Kissau wins national award for top foreign language educator


Personally Speaking with Alan Rauch

Alan Rauch to talk about dolphins for Personally Speaking


Dancers perform 'Esplanade'

Taylor 2 Dance Company residency to culminate in Sept. 30 performance